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<div class="field-item even" property="schema:articleBody content:encoded"><p>I just completed an article about perimeter school security, “<a href="http://www.securitysystemsnews.com/article/undogging-debacle-perimeter-security-school-environment">The undogging debacle: perimeter security in a school environment</a>,” in which I had the opportunity to speak with a director of safety and security for a school district, who also has a 14-year background at the local police department, most recently of which was supervisor for the School Resource Officer Unit. He told me something that really opened my eyes and I think that all security professionals involved in the school security niche need to hear. </p>
<p>Here’s the question I asked: “If you could pick only one security measure that all school environments must have, what would that be and why?” </p>
<p>The response: “If you limit me to just one security measure, I would have to say it would be hiring the right people, and training them properly in school safety and security,” Mike Johnson, director of safety and security at Rock Hill Schools, said. </p>
<p>Read that again … limited to ONE security measure, he relies on people, but not just any people, though, trained people, not equipment or services. </p>
<p>“The people we have in critical places, from administrators and teachers to support staff, are the biggest asset and the strongest point of any safety and security program,” Johnson continued. “Without quality people who are versed in safety and security, we would have nothing.”</p>
<p>Of course, without equipment or services, school security would be impossible in our modern day of school shootings, cyber-attacks, physical breaches, etc.; however, the key to it all is training. Equipment and service users, the people, must be properly trained to use the equipment and services to effectively and efficiently achieve their security goals. Any school could have the latest and greatest security equipment and services deployed, but if it’s not being used properly or even at all, then, really, what’s the point? </p>
<p>“All the best products in the world are worthless if you don’t have the right people, who are properly trained, using them,” Johnson said. </p>
<p>So, security professionals, I ask you, “Who is responsible for this training?” I would hope that every security professional, whether an integrator, consultant, sales person, manufacturer, etc., answered with, “I am responsible.” </p>
<p>I would love to hear your feedback! Please comment here, over on Twitter @SSN_Ginger or <a href="mailto:ghill@securitysystemsnews.com">email me directly</a>. </p>
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<div class="field-item even" property="schema:articleBody content:encoded"><p>There’s been a lot of activity with ADT Commerical lately and it looks like the commercial side of business continues to grow organically and through acquisition. ADT Commerical recently acquired <a href="http://www.securitysystemsnews.com/article/adt-acquires-design-systems-group">Design Systems Group</a> and purchased Systems Group and Fusion Fire Protection to further broaden its commercial presence. In fact, ADT's commerial side of the business now accounts for nearly $1 billion in revenue.</p>
<p>Here’s a little bit about each of the acquired companies and what each company’s president has to say about the acquisition.</p>
<p>Systems Group is headquartered in Denver and provides commercial fire alarm detection, installation, inspection and maintenance services in Colorado. It was founded in 2004 and specializes in installation and service of integrated fire alarm, fire sprinkler, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and mass notification systems. </p>
<p>“The team here at Systems Group has built a company admired and respected by the industry and customers alike,” John Ballman, Systems Group president said in the announcement. “Becoming a part of the ADT Commercial organization takes us to a higher level, both in terms of delivering for clients, and further achieving professional status for our employees.”</p>
<p>Fusion Fire Protection is headquartered in Hanover, Md. and serves the fire sprinkler systems needs of customers in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Established in 2015, in its short run, the company has earned the respect and loyalty of commercial customers. </p>
<p>“Aligning with ADT Commercial reinforces our customer-centric commitment by strengthening and expanding our ability to deliver the most advanced technologies while still maintaining our agility and responsiveness,” Joe Roberts, Fusion Fire partner and president, said. </p>
<p>Both companies are staffed by NICET-certified professionals enabling them to assist customers with design, project management, system installation, and testing, service and maintenance. </p>
<p>“Systems Group in Denver and Fusion Fire Protection in Maryland represent the very best of the best in the fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and life safety arena, and illustrate our consistent dedication to best serve the needs of our mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers,” Dan Bresingham, executive vice president, ADT Commercial, expressed.</p>
<p>Existing customers of both Systems Groups and Fusion Fire Protection will continue to work with the same people they know and trust to manage their accounts, now with ADT Commercial’s added resources and reach. </p>
<p>“The addition of these tenured, well-trained professional teams furthers our aim of offering an advanced suite of end-to-end solutions for security, life safety and fire,” Michael McWilliams, senior vice president field operations, ADT Commercial said. “Backed by the strength of a nationally recognized organization, these teams will be empowered by local leadership, and will continue to provide the level of service expected by their customers.” </p>
<p>I wonder what ADT’s next move will be? Rest assured that you will be the first to know as I keep my eyes and ears open and on the pulse of this company.</p>
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<div class="field-item even" property="schema:articleBody content:encoded"><p>I have a special affinity toward cybersecurity, probably because I’ve witnessed it grow from not even being a word, much less a concept to indoctrinating itself into society on a second by second basis. People must be alert, knowledgeable and actionable in order to stay safe from cybercriminals, and thankfully, there are various organizations available to help. </p>
<p>During August, I attended the <a href="https://staysafeonline.org/">National Cyber Security Alliance</a> and Infosec <a href="https://staysafeonline.org/resource/phishing-vishing-smishing-csmb-webinar/">webinar</a> that explored the cyber threats phishing, smishing and vishing, and offered steps of protection. Daniel Eliot, director of education and strategic initiatives, National Cyber Security Alliance moderated as Tiffany Schoenike, chief operating officer, National Cyber Security Alliance and Lisa Plaggemier, chief evangelist, <a href="https://www.infosecinstitute.com/">Infosec</a> took center stage.</p>
<p>“At their core, phish are just tools criminals use for social engineering, which is the use of deception to manipulate individuals into doing something they wouldn’t normally,” Plaggemier explained during the webinar. “Thieves are generally after two things: money and things they can turn into money, and over three billion phishes are sent every single day” to try and gain access to private information, engage with people to develop trust, present links that download malware when clicked, modify data, etc.</p>
<p>Here’s some common types of phish you need to know about: </p>
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<li>Spear phishing: a targeted attack that usually involves cybercriminals gathering intel to use to send emails that appear to be from a known or trusted sender.</li>
<li>Whaling: attacks that target senior-level employees. </li>
<li>Credential harvesting: an attack that allows unauthorized access to usernames and/or emails with corresponding passwords. </li>
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<p>To identify phishes, Plaggemier said to look for things such as spoofed sender addresses that may be off by a letter or two; misspelled words and bad grammar; strange URLs; the use of scare tactics; buzzwords such as cool job offers and last but not least, use your own senses. If you feel something isn’t right, you’re probably correct. </p>
<p>With smishing, the cybercriminal uses text or SMS messaging to try and trick people into giving out private information while vishing uses the phone via a call. </p>
<p>To protect yourself and your organization against phishing, smishing and vishing, consider the following: </p>
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<li>Enable strong authentication.</li>
<li>Think before you share personal information. </li>
<li>Never give personal information over the phone. </li>
<li>Use unique and the longest passphrases possible as passwords</li>
<li>Keep your computer system and smartphone’s software updated. </li>
<li>Only download apps from trusted sources. </li>
<li>Train employees. </li>
<li>Establish, maintain, use and enforce policies and procedures. </li>
<li>Report all phishing incidents to <a href="https://www.us-cert.gov/report-phishing">DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency</a> and the <a href="https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/%22%20%5Cl%20%22crnt&amp;panel1-1">Federal Trade Commission</a>. </li>
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<p>For more information on how small and medium-sized businesses can be safer and more secure online, visit National Cyber Security Alliance’s national program, <a href="https://staysafeonline.org/cybersecure-business/">CyberSecure My Business</a>, which consists of in-person, interactive workshops, monthly webinars, an online portal of resources and monthly newsletters that summarize the latest cybersecurity news.</p></div>
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<span property="dc:title" content="Phishing, smishing and vishing: what do they mean and how to protect yourself" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:39:46 +0000Ginger Hill20628 at http://www.securitysystemsnews.comGlobal smart home market still growinghttp://www.securitysystemsnews.com/blog/global-smart-home-market-still-growing
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<p>The research firm noted that the United States led all countries in 2018, representing about 35 percent of global market revenue. China was second, accounting for an 18 percent share.<br /><div class="media media-element-container media-media_original"><div id="file-5587" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg">
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</div><br />The fastest-growing device types in the market include lighting, smart speakers and connected major home appliances, according to Blake Kozak, principal analyst for IHS.</p>
<p>“The brilliance of the smart home is that it can be molded to suit the requirements of any kind of consumer, from the strictest demands of power users to the simplest automation needs of dabblers,” said Kozak. “Irrespective of consumer tech-savviness, the smart-home market has bourgeoned into a consumer technology heavyweight, eager to move beyond the basics of security and single-family homes and into uncharted opportunities. However, these uncharted opportunities are coming with concerns about privacy and the technology’s readiness for primetime. The remainder of 2019 and start of 2020 will be a pivotal time for the smart-home market as companies and service providers fine-tune their strategies and reposition to compete with the smart home juggernauts — as well as newcomers looking to upend the status quo.”</p>
<p><strong>Smart-home companies look to future opportunities</strong></p>
<p>Kozak pointed out that companies looking to make waves in the smart home market include IKEA and newcomers such as Wyze, which offer ultra-low-cost devices.</p>
<p>He added that major players also will make pivotal strategy changes to enhance their competitiveness, with examples including Google, which recently ended its “Works with Nest” program. In another example, he pointed to Amazon Alexa, which achieved compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).</p>
<p>“For its part, Ring is launching into the small-medium businesses (SMB) segment,” said Kozak. “Comcast will focus on its Xfinity platform and hone its strategy around content deployment. Meanwhile, Centrica, which offers the Hive smart home, plans to focus its platform on energy and services.</p>
<p><strong>Software, analytics and partnerships</strong></p>
<p>A brief hiatus in hardware development has prompted smart-home companies to make advancements with software, analytics and acquisitions/partnerships, according to IHS. However, Kozak noted that another hardware push is set to arrive soon, with the arrival of new smart speakers from Google, Apple and Samsung as well as offerings for insurance companies and apartment complexes.</p>
<p><strong>US smart-home penetration rises, despite privacy concerns</strong></p>
<p>Although the U.S. smart-home penetration exceeded 38 percent in 2018, IHS said the market’s further progress could be impeded by privacy concerns, which is why IHS is advising technology providers to take steps to alleviate consumer apprehension.</p>
<p>“Rapid innovation often breeds speculation and mistrust,” Kozak said. “Because of that, smart-home companies should be as transparent as possible regarding data usage. They also should focus on edge-based processing, which reduces the need for cloud-based computing systems that send private data over the internet. The smart home should also make greater efforts to comply with standards and regulations for sectors such as security, healthcare and senior care. By having more standards and regulations in place, innovation in the smart home will be less a source of anxiety for consumers and instead become a cause for optimism and a fulcrum for peace-of-mind.”</p>
<p>The <a href="https://technology.ihs.com/574729/smart-home-devices-database">IHS Markit Smart Home Device Database</a> assesses the market for smart home devices including unit shipments, installed base, housing type, route to market, system type, connectivity type, network controller, country/sub-region and market shares.</p></div>
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<div class="field-item even" property="schema:articleBody content:encoded"><p>I remember in elementary school those little gold, silver, red, green and blue foil star stickers the teacher would put at the top of my paper, each color reflecting my grade: gold for the perfect score of 100; silver for 90s; blue for 80s; and green for 70s. If I saw a red star, just forget it, because that meant redoing the whole assignment, usually DURING recess, or when I got home from school DURING my favorite TV shows — Woody Wood Pecker, Tom &amp; Jerry and Heathcliff. </p>
<p>Let’s see if you pass the star test or if you’ll be caught at your local Department of Motor Vehicles during your recess, what we adults commonly call our lunch break! Take out your driver’s license. Does it have a black or gold star on it? If so, you passed and your lunch break is safe. If not, looks like a trip to your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is in your future if you plan on using your driver’s license to fly. </p>
<p>Back in 2005, Congress passed the <a href="https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-public-faqs">Real ID Act</a>, designed to ensure that people boarding a flight or entering a federal building are exactly who they claim to be in all U.S. states and territories including Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands. Now, 14 years later, all states and territories are compliant or have an extension (Maine, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Oregon are extended until Oct. 10, 2019) and are awaiting each and every citizen over the age of 18 to pay a visit to their local DMVs. </p>
<p>Technically you have until October 1, 2020 to get your star, but as busy security professionals, 13 months will pass faster than a hot knife through butter! (That’s Texan for “quickly.”) So, here are some strategies and tips to make the process as painless as possible: </p>
<p>Decide if you even need a Real ID. If you want to fly with only your state-issued ID, don’t have a passport or other TSA-approved ID or need to visit a security federal facility, such as a military base, then yes, you do need a Real ID. </p>
<p>If you only need your state-issued ID for identification purposes, don’t mind bringing a TSA-approved ID, like a passport, starting October 1, 2020, or are under age 18, then no, you do NOT need a Real ID. </p>
<p>Physically go to a DMV office. Be sure to bring along identification documents such as a birth certificate and passport. Some states are requiring up to four pieces of identification, so be sure to check your state’s requirements BEFORE standing in that long line, finally arriving at the clerk’s desk after a five hour wait (that’s the typical wait time in Texas) just to be turned away to go back home, retrieve said documents and then wait another five hours in line! (As “they” say, “Everything’s bigger in Texas;” I guess that includes these lines, too!)</p>
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<li>Tip #1: To be on the safe side, at the very least, bring proof of identity, social security number and residency, proof of name change (if applicable) and of course, money (a fee is involved).</li>
<li>Tip #2: I would suggest bringing cash and/or check in case your DMV doesn’t accept credit cards or charges a fee. It looks like North Carolina is the cheapest at $13.00 and Massachusetts is the highest at $85.00. Check your particular state’s DMV website for the fee schedule. </li>
<li>Tip #3: If your state allows it, make an appointment to visit your DMV. This will cut back on wait time and frustration. </li>
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<p>I wish you well on your endeavor to obtain your star!</p>
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<span property="dc:title" content="Why seeing a star on your driver’s license is a good thing" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:32:43 +0000Ginger Hill20621 at http://www.securitysystemsnews.comIs in-home delivery driving security spending?http://www.securitysystemsnews.com/blog/home-delivery-driving-security-spending
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<p>It is this convergence of technology and convenience that is driving interest in, and spending on, security. In fact, nearly half of consumers who currently own or intend to buy a smart door lock, a smart garage door opener or video doorbell value the ability to remotely allow Amazon package deliveries, according to new research from Parks Associates, an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services.</p>
<p>“Battle for the Front Door: The Access Control Ecosystem” reports that one-third of owners or future buyers rate this capability as very valuable, with 37 percent of smart access control device owners or intenders willing to pay up to $1.98 per package for delivery inside their home or garage.</p>
<p>“The growth of online shopping from sites like Amazon and Walmart has led to an increasing problem of package theft but has also created a new use case for the smart home,” Chris O’Dell, research associate, Parks Associates, said in the announcement. “As consumers increasingly rely on home package delivery, and look for ways to make this process more secure, they have a greater awareness of access control devices like video doorbells, smart door locks and smart garage door openers.”</p>
<p>The prospect of package theft creates opportunity for smart home device manufacturers and service providers to boost consumer confidence by guaranteeing safe package delivery with in-home and in-garage delivery services. Amazon’s 2019 partnership with Chamberlain highlights this potential. Among consumers who own or plan to buy a smart door lock, a smart garage door opener or video doorbell, 43 percent find the ability for FedEx or UPS to perform in-garage delivery to be valuable.</p>
<p>“Enabling home services will ultimately drive adoption of access control devices by expanding their value to consumers,” O’Dell said. “Traditional garage door openers typically have a lifecycle of 10 or more years, so companies need a strong and unique value proposition with smart garage door openers in order to expedite growth in the market. The promise of safe package delivery, combined with partnerships that incent purchase and ease installation concerns, can be that driver.”</p>
<p>Found in the report is an assessment of the access control ecosystem, profiles of key players in each device category and evaluations of home services strategies. It also includes five-year forecasts of smart door lock, video doorbell and smart garage door opener adoption. For example, one-quarter of U.S. broadband households plan to purchase a video doorbell in the next year.</p></div>
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<span property="dc:title" content="Is in-home delivery driving security spending?" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:46:36 +0000Paul Ragusa20622 at http://www.securitysystemsnews.com5 important facts you need to know about the Texas-based ransomware attacks http://www.securitysystemsnews.com/blog/5-important-facts-you-need-know-about-texas-based-ransomware-attacks
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<div class="field-item even" property="schema:articleBody content:encoded"><p>Whomever is the culprit for all these ransomware attacks on local U.S. government entities sure is getting a ton of notoriety in the media. With 22 reported and known public-sector attacks so far this year, and none tracked by the federal government or FBI, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/10/politics/ransomware-attacks-us-cities/index.html">according to CNN</a>, I say, the more information available the better for those needing to protect themselves. </p>
<p>The most recent ransomware attack happened in my home state of Texas against 22 small-town governments, and while our “Don’t mess with Texas” campaign is aimed at road-side litter, I think it’s appropriate that we take out the trash on cybercrime, too! Here’s 5 important facts you need to know about these attacks: </p>
<p><strong>Names of the attacked municipalities are undisclosed, except for two</strong>. The city of Borger, Texas, located a few miles north of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle, issued a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rT9yAXUzVg8WTaCrXaI3a_evBgnCfLDR/view">statement</a> noting that as of Monday, August 19, 2019, birth and death certifications are offline, and the city is unable to take utility or other payments. The city reassured residents that no late fees would be assessed nor would any utilities be shut off.</p>
<p>Keene, Texas, located just outside Ft. Worth, Texas, was also affected in a similar fashion as Borger. They, too, are unable to process utility payments via credit card. Keene Mayor, Gary Heinrich, <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/08/20/752695554/23-texas-towns-hit-with-ransomware-attack-in-new-front-of-cyberassault">told NPR</a>, that hackers breached the information technology software used by the city and managed by an outsourced company, which according to the Mayor also supports many of the other targeted municipalities. </p>
<p>Heinrich also noted that the hackers demanded a collective ransom of $2.5 million but also said there’s no way his city will be coughing up the dough!<br /> “Stupid people,” Heinrich told NPR, referring to the cyber attackers. “You know, just no sense in all this at all.” </p>
<p><strong>Attacks seem to be from one, single threat actor</strong>. This means only one cybercriminal or cyber-criminal group is responsible for the attacks. </p>
<p><strong>Attacks are coordinated</strong>. What’s so alarming about these attacks is that they simultaneously targeted approximately two dozen cities, dubbing it as a “digital assault.”</p>
<p><strong>Attacks are mostly rural</strong>. Small-town governments usually don’t have the budget to staff in-house IT, instead using outsourced specialists. This could mean valuable time that should have been used to quickly assess each incident was spent bringing the outsourced specialists up to speed about the details of the attack before any response could begin. </p>
<p><strong>The overarching goal is response and recovery</strong>. The affected municipalities are assessing and responding and, as quickly as possible, moving into remediation and recovery to get back to operations as usual as soon as possible. </p>
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<span property="dc:title" content="5 important facts you need to know about the Texas-based ransomware attacks " class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:33:38 +0000Ginger Hill20616 at http://www.securitysystemsnews.comSIA provides analysis of rules related to NDAAhttp://www.securitysystemsnews.com/blog/sia-provides-analysis-rules-related-ndaa
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<div class="field-item even" property="schema:articleBody content:encoded"><p>If you’re part of the security industry, there’s little doubt you haven’t heard about the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule announced last week that started the ball rolling on the prohibition to procure certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. The key word here is “certain,” meaning not all equipment is part of the rule, and security contractors are left scrambling trying to figure out exactly what to do.</p>
<p>The Security Industry Association (SIA) jumped into action and released a <a href="https://www.securityindustry.org/report/sia-analysis-of-acquisition-rules-related-to-ndaa-prohibition-of-chinese-video-surveillance-products/ ">preliminary analysis of the rule</a> that focuses specifically on the video surveillance equipment and services covered. SIA also stated that they will update the analysis with additional insight and information as needed, and the association will host a <a href="https://www.securityindustry.org/event/webinar-sia-member-briefing-on-ndaa-requirements/">webinar</a> tomorrow, August 22 at 1pm ET to brief members on its analysis of the NDAA prohibition and acquisition rules.</p>
<p>According to SIA’s analysis, security contractors need to understand the following:</p>
<p><strong>Remember the effective date, August 13, 2019</strong>. Why is this so important? Because all solicitations, contracts and contract awards issued on or after this date will include clauses prohibiting procurement of covered equipment and services.</p>
<p><strong>Disclosure requirements for new contracts</strong>. Beginning on the effective date, all offerors must provide self-certification as to whether ANY of their offerings to the federal government include covered equipment or services. This also extends to subcontractors.</p>
<p><strong>Reporting requirements</strong>. Beginning on the effective date, contractors and subcontractors are required to report any covered equipment, system or services provided and discovered during contract performance within one day of discovery. In addition, within 10 days, the contractor must explain mitigation actions taken or recommended.</p>
<p><strong>Scope of prohibition</strong>. Extends to purchases below the minimum purchasing threshold (up to $10,000 in 2019), regardless of the commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) waiver.</p>
<p><strong>Government-only waivers</strong>. Contractors and companies cannot obtain waivers; they are only available for government entities.</p>
<p><strong>Tailored approach to collected information.</strong> GSA has issued its tailored implementation rules.</p>
<p>For more detailed information about NDAA and FAR, including a answers to frequently asked questions relating to the ban, please check out SIA’s full analysis <a href="https://www.securityindustry.org/report/sia-analysis-of-acquisition-rules-related-to-ndaa-prohibition-of-chinese-video-surveillance-products/ ">here</a>, and attend SIA’s <a href="https://www.securityindustry.org/event/webinar-sia-member-briefing-on-ndaa-requirements/">webinar</a>.</p></div>
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<span property="dc:title" content="SIA provides analysis of rules related to NDAA" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:03:25 +0000Paul Ragusa20615 at http://www.securitysystemsnews.comDiscovered at DEFCON 27: automated license plate readers (ALPRs) being hoodwinked by clothinghttp://www.securitysystemsnews.com/blog/discovered-defcon-27-automated-license-plate-readers-alprs-being-hoodwinked-clothing
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<div class="field-item even" property="schema:articleBody content:encoded"><p>It seems Joe Public is shouting “privacy here, privacy there, privacy everywhere,” as people are pushing back against certain technologies that could, or people believe could, misidentify them and track, monitor and record their actions, or be the catalyst to their personal information and identity being stolen.</p>
<p>It’s a double-edged sword really; people want to use the technology to ensure safety and security, but at the same time, they want no interference with their privacy. It’s all or nothing. Unfortunately, we aren’t at a point with technology where “good” people are automatically excluded from the “bad.” However, one solution to protect privacy presented itself about a week ago at none other than <a href="https://www.defcon.org/">DEFCON 27</a>. </p>
<p>As over 25,000 security professionals and researchers, federal government employees, lawyers, journalists, and of course, hackers with an interest in anything and everything that can be hacked descended on Las Vegas’ Paris, Bally’s, Flamingo and Planet Hollywood Convention Centers, professional ethical hacker and now, fashion designer, Kate Rose, debuted her weapon of choice against ALPRs and surveillance — t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, dresses and skirts. </p>
<p>Knows as <a href="https://adversarialfashion.com/">Adversarial Fashion</a>, each garment is purposely designed to trigger ALPRs and inject data rubbish into systems used by states and its contractors, believed by some to monitor and track civilians. Rose tested a series of modified license plate images with commercial ALPR APIs and created fabric patterns that read into LPRs as if they are authentic license plates. Priced at no more than 50 bucks, tops, you too can now fool ALPRs with your clothes! </p>
<p>Don’t feel like shelling out your hard-earned money? Not to worry! Rose lists all the <a href="https://adversarialfashion.com/pages/diy-resources">resources</a> needed to make your own computer vision-triggering fashion and fabric designs on her site, along with a hyperlinked list of libraries and APIs, image editing tools, color palette extraction tools and textile pattern tutorials. In addition, slides from her <a href="https://adversarialfashion.com/pages/defcon-27-crypto-privacy-presentation">DEFCON 27 Crypto and Privacy Village</a> talk, “Sartorial Hacking to Combat Surveillance,” offering the following how-to guide of designing your own anti-surveillance clothes: </p>
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<li>Choose a recognition system and experiment with design constraints, starting with high confidence images.</li>
<li>Test tolerances by making slight modifications to source images. </li>
<li>Make notes of “cue” attributes that affect confidence scores. </li>
<li>Plot enough images to determine what seems to work. </li>
<li>Use images that work to design a pattern and digitally print it onto fabric. </li>
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<p>I’m not too sure if this is a 5-step method to early retirement, but I can say people are demanding privacy and obviously, being very creative in their fight for it. </p>
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<span property="dc:title" content="Discovered at DEFCON 27: automated license plate readers (ALPRs) being hoodwinked by clothing" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:31:29 +0000Ginger Hill20605 at http://www.securitysystemsnews.comRegulation implementing NDAA procurement ban announcedhttp://www.securitysystemsnews.com/blog/regulation-implementing-ndaa-procurement-ban-announced
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<div class="field-item even" property="schema:articleBody content:encoded"><p>On Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule implementing the first subsection of the procurement prohibition on certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment was <a href="https://www.securityindustry.org/2019/08/08/regulation-implementing-ndaa-procurement-ban-announced/">announced</a>.</p>
<p>Notably, the rule covers only the provision of the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889 set to go into effect one year following enactment — subsection (a)(1)(A) relating to direct government procurement of covered equipment and services. The remaining provisions of Section 889 (including applicability to the use of federal grant funds) are scheduled to go into effect in August 2020.</p>
<p>While the Security Industry Association (SIA) is working to provide members with a preliminary analysis of the rule as quickly as possible, these rules and contract clauses added to the FAR should be carefully reviewed by suppliers of video surveillance equipment to the government.</p>
<p>The rule prohibits federal agencies from buying “covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system” from designated Chinese entities, including:</p>
<p>• Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei or ZTE and their affiliates;<br />• Video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation (Hytera), Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company (Hikvision), Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. (Dahua) or their affiliates for the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure and other national security purposes;<br />• Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by any of these entities or using any such equipment; and<br />• Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the Chinese government.</p>
<p>In a <a href="http://govcon.mofo.com/national-security/new-rule-implementing-ndaa-prohibition-u-s-agencies-cannot-enter-contracts-that-use-chinese-telecom-technology/">comprehensive analysis of the interim rule</a>, Morrison &amp; Foerster said, “DoD, GSA and NASA are working to update the online System for Award Management (SAM) to allow contractors to represent annually whether they sell covered equipment or services. Only contractors that provide an affirmative representation in SAM will be required to provide offer-by-offer disclosures in their proposals for contracts or task orders. This option is not available yet, so contractors should expect to see the representation incorporated into solicitations starting August 13.</p>
<p>“The second clause — FAR 52.204-25 — incorporates Section 889’s prohibitions and definitions into the contract and also imposes a significant reporting requirement on the contractor. The reporting requirement obligates the contractor to report through DIBNet if it identifies any activity prohibited by the rule during contract performance. Contractors must do so within one business day of identifying the activity, and then follow up within 10 business days with any additional information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.”</p>
<p>Morrison &amp; Foerster also pointed out that by October 14, 2019, the Secretary of Commerce “must issue new restrictions implementing the <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-securing-information-communications-technology-services-supply-chain/">May Executive Order </a>declaring a national emergency over the influx of telecommunications technology developed by ‘foreign adversaries’ and entities controlled by them. Implementing regulations will identify covered entities and transactions, almost certainly targeting entities like Huawei and ZTE,” Morrison &amp; Foerster analysts opined.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more on this topic.</p></div>
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<span property="dc:title" content="Regulation implementing NDAA procurement ban announced" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span>Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:37:21 +0000Paul Ragusa20606 at http://www.securitysystemsnews.com